Dumped but not Broken
Like he was analyzing every word, every micro-expression, calculating whether she was telling the truth.
Finally, he spoke. "I exposed the Chen family's illegal activities to the authorities. I'm the reason their business collapsed. I'm the reason Marcus fled the country. I'm the villain in your story, Miss Cortez, whether you realize it or not."
Elena's chest tightened. She suspected, but hearing him confirm it...
"Are you?" she asked quietly. "The villain?"
His eyebrow raised slightly. "Excuse me?"